Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lake Station, IN

$20-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, And Responsible.

4.8

(8)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love having fun but also sticking to the rules the parents have set. I recently babysat a family of 3 until they moved away. I've also had experience with special needs children and have tutored. I've grown up with 9 siblings, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, so I do have experience with both genders. I love taking walks to the park...

Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"First person I've hired that actually listened to how I wanted something done, whether taking care of the children or just running errands! She's always so helpful and usually bends her schedule to fit ours. I didn't have to micromanage either, she always seemed...

Linda R.

Madison M.

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Charitable Nanny Of 2+ Years!

5.0

(2)

Hello Everyone, My name is Madison and I am currently a dual-degree candidate. I've been a full-time nanny as well as a travel (summer) nanny for the past 3 years working with two amazing families. I've worked with little ones from the ages of 8mo-11y/o and have obtained experience working with multiples and children with...

Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Absolutely loved having Madison look after my two girls. Since being our nanny, she has been apart of our family and cannot express to you enough about how grateful my husband and I are with her flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile for our girls."

Kimberly H.

Miriam M.

$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...

Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she...

Alexandrith B.

Patricia B.

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sitter/ Companion-Certified Nursing Assistant

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...

5.0

"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."

Julia O.

Dalia M.

$12-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Teacher And Babysitter!

5.0

(3)

I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...

Dalia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more

5.0

"Dalia is responsible, dedicated, organized, and punctual. She is also very communicative and always takes into consideration what is best for the person she is helping. Dalia is available and continuously cares for people."

Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth T.

Valparaiso, IN

$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Patient Creativebug

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am 23 years old and have 7+ years of experience with young children. I am easygoing but can be firm when I need to be. I've enjoyed working with children since I was 12. I'm creative, fun, and have a personality that most kids just can't resist. (I'm also good with most pets!) In recent years I...

Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Saying Elizabeth is a caring, dedicated nanny is an understatement. From day one, she took her job with great responsibility. In fact, on her own, she took the initiative to find a "nanny app" where she could update throughout the day the kids'...

Carley L.

Julie A.

Munster, IN

$21-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I have over 5 years of experience working with special needs clients. I work at a day facility and side by side in group home facilities. I also have family members with disabilities. I know not every client will be a fit, but it also takes time and patience. In which I'm willing to put forth the effort. Please contact me if you...

Kesheva P.

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I am a registered behavioral Therapist I have been working with children diagnosed with Autism and other mental and behavioral disabilities. I love working with all children of all levels of cognition. Working with a population as such requires additional education and training which I am qualified for.

5.0

"I have a child with autism Kesheva is always so patient with him. Our family absolutely adores her, and she's good at what she does."

Susan M.

Bryancka J.

$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the health care field for five years. I love what I do. I am very compassionate. I am certified in CPR. I am certified by the state of Illinois. My qualifications include: -Meal preparation -Reporting changes in client's physical condition, behavior or, appearance -Accompany client on walks, community...

Elana C.

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a summer camp councilor taking car of 10+ kids aged 5-10 for 2 hours a day four days a week. Recently, I had the honor of taking over as camp director for our summer drama camp which provided me with the opportunity to work with 42 campers alongside my staff. I had the privilege of being a part...

Elana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Camesha S.

Munster, IN

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

SMILE CREATOR

I have 7years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love kids I have 12 siblings. I have twin nieces who are 5 years old . I'm reliable. I work with special needs at a school right now and I love it. I started to love watching kids when I found out my sister has special needs . I just found it made me so...

Camesha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Kellice B.

Lansing, IL

$15-25/hr

Child Care

My name is Kellice B. im currently a freshmen at Xavier University of Lousiana. Born in raised in Chicago, IL im currently 18 years old and looking to be a care taker I have two years of unpaid experience with special needs children and look forward to working with all children and building my experience.

Kellice can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Caitlyn S.

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.

Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Rachel G.

Munster, IN

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

I love being around children. I have worked at a special needs pediatric clinic, was a daycare teacher for 2 years, and continue to work with the special needs population.

Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Melissa R.

Crete, IL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...

Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Juanita B.

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

I've enjoyed working with kids for years now! I've been regularly babysitting for my cousins kids since I was 15 and have had the privilege of being a teacher in the special needs department at my church. I consider myself to loving, patient & caring with kids, which gets me to have a good sister like bond with kids. I...

Hailey R.

Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...

Michelle E.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Quality Care, Diverse Experience

I posses over 10 years of professional and personal experience in caring for the elderly, infants/youth, and individuals who are considered "special needs". From high school age into current day, I've held both volunteer and paid positions. I've worked at nursery centers on all sides of the city, as well as Southern IL....

Michelle can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services

Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Dianne V.

$50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I understand them, and make them feel noticed. I care for how they feel and think. I'm a great listener. My skills include communication skills that allow me to provide direction and information effectively. Listening skills to understand parent instructions. Decision-making skills. Patience is...

Paula D.

Riverdale, IL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Kids Deserve Special People